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Lydia's River Cottage

Lydia's River Cottage

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 31 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
4.8
Customer
Service
4.9

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Lydia's River Cottage is a charming Victorian cottage in an idyllic location on the banks of the river Greta. Enjoy the tranquillity of the river setting, while being only 10 minutes from the centre of Keswick.

Perfect place to stay

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Jan 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage which is warm and cosy in a great central location. Very clean and has everything you need for a break away. Would love to stay again.

Guest from Whitley Bay stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in January 2026


Keswick Cottages replied 9 days ago
Hi, Emma! Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review. Lydia’s River Cottage really is a gem, and it’s wonderful to hear that you found it warm, cosy, and perfectly equipped for a relaxing break. The owners have put so much care into creating a welcoming space, from the beautifully presented interiors to those thoughtful touches that make settling in effortless. Its position beside the River Greta and just moments from Keswick’s market square is one of the things guests love most, and it’s great to know the central location worked so well for your stay. Cleanliness and comfort are hugely important to us as an independent, family?run agency, so your comments mean a lot. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to Lydia’s River Cottage—or any of our other properties—whenever you’re ready for your next Lake District escape. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Very comfortable stay

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Jan 2026
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was very well equipped and one well behaved dog manageable. Too small for 4adults but for 4 nights it was ok. Beds were lovely and comfortable.

Cathy from fradswell stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 5 nights in December 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 31 days ago
Hi, Cathy! We're glad that you all enjoyed your visit to Lydia's River Cottage. Lydia's River Cottage is a lovely property, with lots of advantageous features: open-plan downstairs, fully central-heated with a remote-controlled living-flame gas stove, a large, elevated riverside patio directly above the river Greta, which is private and has spectacular river views, a double bedroom to the rear of the property, overlooking the river, and a twin room to the front with views towards Walla Crag, a large shower with choice of monsoon or normal showering, and private, off road parking, large enough for two cars. We'd love to welcome you again, and if you have any feedback you'd like to discuss with us, you're very welcome to get in touch. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Perfect location.

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Well appointed cottage in a perfect location. Even Xmas decs provided. 10 min walk to Keswick. Only used our car once to grocery shop. Will book again. Definitely.

Mary from Bolton le Sands stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in December 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 32 days ago
Hello, Mary! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. Christmas is a special time of year, so we like to make sure that our guests get to feel the festive cheer, even when celebrating away from home. This includes leaving gifts out for guests choosing to stay with us over the festive period; even for children and pets! Lydia's River Cottage is a truly special property: lovingly furnished throughout, with an incredible garden backing onto the river. You can fall asleep and wake up to the sounds of the River Greta, enjoy al-fresco dining in the garden, or simply enjoy the view as you do the dishes. We're so pleased to know we'll be welcoming you again! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Amazing place to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 23 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I am always hesitant to stay away from home due to cleanliness but the cottage was so lovely and clean. It had everything that we needed and was a short and lovely walk into the centre. The patio backs right onto the river which was such a lovely surprise. We stayed a couple of weeks before Christmas and the price was amazing.

Mariyam from Bae Trearddur stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 2 nights in December 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 39 days ago
Hi, Mariyam! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. We've passed your feedback along to the housekeepers, who are very grateful for your compliments! The river views is one of our favourite features of the property; there's nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the stream. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Comfy, cosy cottage in a great location.

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cosy cottage. Very clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our much needed short break. Super comfy bed and slept so well - was glad of the rainy weather the first few mornings so we could enjoy a guilt free lie in and enjoy it for longer! Great location for walking into town and for the many walks in the area. The car was definitely not needed. Enjoyed cosy evenings in front of the fire with Netflix and the lights of the Christmas tree. Perfect place to recharge my batteries after a tough few months. We will be back.

Tracy from Colne stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in December 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 50 days ago
Hi, Tracy! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage! The rain can be incredibly relaxing, especially when coupled with the beautiful sounds of the river. The location is incredibly convenient, with a pub and convenience store/garage just over the road, while only being a few minutes from the centre of town. Of course, the Christmas decorations add that little extra magic. We really hope you have a lovely rest of 2025, and wish you all the best for 2026. It'd be great to welcome you back to Lydia's River Cottage. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Cosy & comfortable home from home!

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very well equipped beautiful cottage. Comfortable & cosy. Excellent location within walking distance to Keswick. Very peaceful & relaxing. Will definitely book again.

John from Ashington stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in December 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 58 days ago
Hi, John! Lydia's River Cottage is a lovely property, away from the business of town, but close to everything to you need. The cottage is open-plan downstairs, fully central-heated with a remote-controlled living-flame gas stove to provide a cosy focal point on cold days (and we do have lots of them!). Parking for the cottage is private, off road and large enough for two cars. WiFi is complimentary and unlimited. What more could you ask for? We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Perfect 2 bedroom cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Nov 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lydia's River Cottage provided an excellent base in Keswick as it is easy to reach from the A66, quiet, cosy, very clean, well appointed and located by the Greta River.

It has the convenience of off-road parking, and is an easy 15 minute walk into Keswick town centre, though there is a decent pub literally over the road from the cottage.

I would happily return to Lydia's River Cottage and probably will.


Andrew from Burnaby stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in November 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 77 days ago
Hi, Andrew! We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. Downstairs, there's a control living flame gas stove to provide a nice cosy focal point on cooler days; perfect for the very, very cold weather we've been having. There is also a 40 inch Smart Super HDTV, so maybe not being able to walk up the fells in all the cold isn't the worst thing in the world... Ironically, one of our favourite features is the shower, which has the option of a 'monsoon' setting! The Twa Dogs is, as you said, literally just over the road from Lydia's River Cottage and is a real local haunt. It's a great way to meet local people and get all the secret tips and tricks. We'd love to have you back at Lydia's River Cottage, and hope it won't be long until we see you again- probably in the summer! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lydia's River cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Oct 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage situated just far enough out of town with bus stops and a pub nearby. Very well equipped. Lovely outside area overlooking river which would be perfect for having a drink on a summer evening.

Brenda from Barrow-in-Furness stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in October 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 92 days ago
Hi Brenda, Thank you for you review. Lydia's idyllic riverside location is the perfect home from home. The terrace in the summer is a fantastic place to unwind with a glass of wine after a day of exploring and watch the wildlife including Heron's and the odd red squirrel. The cottage has the advantage of it's own private parking space and a pub just across the road. We hope you had a fantastic holiday and we hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Our stay in Keswick

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Oct 2025
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a great stay in Keswick. We missed some equipment to clean our boots. Don’t visit the twa dog inn, good isn’t great.

Guest from Warnsveld stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 12 nights in September 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 112 days ago
Hi Jacomine, Thank your for your review. Lydia's River Cottage is situated a short walk from the town centre on the banks of the River Greta. The patio at the rear is the perfect place to relax and watch the wildlife after a day of adventures. Keswick has many fantastic places to eat and caters to a varied range of cuisines. We hope you had a fantastic holiday and hope you return again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Fabulous weekend break

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Oct 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fabulous weekend break in a spotless, cosy and modern cottage. Would definitely recommend staying here. Only a short walk into Keswick and there is a shop just opposite for any essentials. The sound of the river outside is so peaceful. Go ahead and book it!

Guest from Newcastle upon Tyne stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 1 nights in October 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 112 days ago
Hi Karen, Thank you for your lovely review of Lydia's River Cottage. The little patio at the back over looking the river is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine and watch the wildlife after a day of exploring the area. We hope you had a fantastic stay and that we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Great location

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Sep 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location for walking in to Keswick town. Very comfortable and homely cottage. Although weather didn’t allow the outdoor patio area was lovely over looking the river. Smart tv was great so too the wood burner effect gas fire. Parking on the cottage’s driveway very convenient.

Jo from Rugby stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in September 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 113 days ago
Hi Jo, Thank you for your review. Lydia's location, next to the river is perfect for watching the wildlife from the patio when the weather allows. There is a pub across road serving food which is handy for those nights when you just don't fancy cooking. It is only a short walk into town but there is also a bus stop right outside. we hope you had a great stay and we hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

A fabulous week in Lydias Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Aug 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lydias Cottage is one of the nicest cottages we have rented in the Lake District, great location for walking into town or up Latrigg, directly opposite a spar shop ( very handy ) , car parking space , and superb bosch appliances , beautiful crockery including a teapot and lovely furnishings.

We were lucky to have a dry sunny week and were able to enjoy the outside seating at the front and dining area at the back . The only points lost in the above score are purely because we couldn't sleep for the heat, a summer duvet option would be perfect in the double room which does get very hot . However we had beautiful weather so its not a complaint , the cottage was superb, and we would very much like to return .

If you have a dog, the town field is very close by , and there is plenty outside secure space at the front of the cottage in the lovely tidy garden to dry/clean the dog prior to coming in . Easy to get keys from key safe on arrival and again on departure, very organised and easy for a relaxing stay . It is a well cared for & well cleaned property which is sometimes hard to find .
For coffee lovers , there is a cafetiere provided rather than a coffee machine which is deal .

Suzanne from Perth stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in August 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 160 days ago
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for your lovely review for Lydia's River Cottage. The cottage is in a lovely location, right on the river where you can sit and watch the wildlife with a glass of wine after exploring the local area. Townsfield is the perfect place for your pooch to have a run around and have a swim in the river. We hope you had a fantastic stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Aug 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This cottage is lovely
Everything you need and lovely and clean
The courtyard out the back is perfect for a glass of wine

Paula from St Leonard’s on Sea stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in August 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 176 days ago
Hi Paula, Thank you for your review. Lydia's River Cottage is in a lovely location, right by the river making it the perfect place to relax and watch the wildlife after a day of hiking or exploring. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

A Happy Return.

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Jun 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Having been to Lydia's Cottage before we knew what to expect - a really comfortable holiday home, with high quality kitchen and bathroom fittings and a wonderful setting. The nearby Spar store and garage, plus the proximity to the town make it an ideal location for us.

Peter from Croydon stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in June 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 219 days ago
Hi Peter, Thank you for review of Lydia's River Cottage. It is lovely to hear that you are a returning guest to Lydia's. It's a fantastic cottage in a great location. Perfectly placed on the river to watch the local wildlife with not too far to walk in to town. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

A lovely cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Jun 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have been staying at Lydia's cottage for a lot of years at least once a year .we find it very handy for a walk to keswick centre also on the bus route to go out and about. It's wonderful to sit outside the stream running past and have breakfast. Cottage has everything you would need and the pub is directly opposite

Annette from Hull stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in June 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 229 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We love that you're returning guests to Lydia's River Cottage. The bus route is ideal for exploring or you can enjoy a short stroll into Keswick. We bet listening to the river running past is so relaxing. We hope you had a wonderful time and we look forward to welcoming you on your next visit. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Our Second home.

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Jun 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
For 20 years now we have been taking many breaks in the year in what was originally two cottages site, but now just Lydias., The Comfort and quality of the cottage has never let us down, all appliances available, just like home. Bedtime is lulled by the bubbling and soporific accompaniment of the River Greta. ~The situation of Lydias is perfect, 15 minute walk into Keswick, through Fitz park, there is a garage/ super market over the road. Centrally situated in the lakes to allow people to access all areas for absorbing all that is Cumbria about. We will always as far as possible take at least a weeks rest here, it is what we do, perfection guaranteed. The Owners, who we now known for these years, started this fine accomodation to be a comfortable base, with quality. Now it is left in the secure hands of Keswick cottages, who always have time and consideration for inmates to be satisfied, any question answered being always available. Thanks again for a fabulous 2025, as Arnie said " I'll be back". Thanks.

Graham from Nr. Pontefract stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in May 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 229 days ago
Thank you so much for your review. Its amazing that you've been taking breaks at Lydia's River Cottage. We love that the comfort and quality has never let you down. We can imagine how relaxing it must be to listen to the river Greta. Its a wonderful base for exploring the Lake District! We love that you plan a weeks rest here, it must be one of your favourite times of the year! Thank you for your kind comments about the owners and our team, we really appreciate it! We can't wait to welcome you again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

A perfect stay

Review submitted on Wed, 21 May 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We love the location of the cottage. Being on the river is so picturesque and perfect for morning coffees outside.

The cottage is really comfortable and spotless. It had everything we needed for a lovely stay.

Keswick is a lovely town with lots of beautiful walks nearby. Recommend Casa Bella and Bar Es for delicious meals.

Claire from Huntingdon stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in May 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 258 days ago
Thank your for your amazing 5* review of Lydia's River Cottage, we are so happy to hear you had a fantastic stay at the property! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Fab Cottage in the heart of Keswick

Review submitted on Tue, 06 May 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here for a week and had an amazing time.The cottage itself is fab.If was clean,spacious and modern and made for a perfect holiday for four people.The large living area was bright and cosy with a fully equipped kitchen that had everything you could wish for.Both bedrooms were great with a lovely bathroom too and the largest shower which was amazing.The raised riverside patio out the back was fab to sit out and soak up the sun watching the Heron and other wildlife.The location was great too with only a 15 walk in to the centre of Keswick and being opposite the Twa Dogs pub and Spar minimarket too. Having parking for 2 cars was a real bonus as well and being near all the major attractions of the Northern Lakes made this an amazing place to stay.We would highly recommend and will be back.

Jason from Hull stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in April 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 273 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Lydia's River Cottage, it sounds like you had a fantastic stay at the property and made the most of the lovely river side outside space! Lydia's is the perfect location for those wanting a cosy, peaceful cottage, but close to all the amenities Keswick has on offer! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Another relaxing time in our favourite cottage.

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Mar 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We always have a very relaxing time at Lydia’s cottage.
This s our second visit this year. Hopefully it won’t be too long until we are back again.

Barbara from Altrincham stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 8 nights in March 2025


Lovely cottage in great location

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Feb 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed another week at Lydia’s Riverside Cottage. The house is quiet, clean, comfortable and warm and in an excellent location, being around a 10 minute walk into the town centre. Parking is a big bonus and with so many fantastic hikes from the town centre you don’t need to use your car. Highly recommended

William from Gloucester stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in January 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 359 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely 5* review of Lydia's River Cottage, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay once again! Lydia's is in such an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful place to stay but within walking distance of all the amenities Keswick has to offer, such as some of the fabulous walks! We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

January in Lydis's cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Jan 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Living room / kitchen was well designed and worked well for our party of 4 visitors. We hired riverside last year and got to know Michael and Daphne quite well and loved the the personal touch that they brought. Lydia's s cottage was prob a bit on the small side for " olldies" but we managed fine.

If we were to make a suggestion for the future we found strange dust covered stuff under the bed in the double room which was a bit off putting. My wife also spent some time cleaning the hose from the shower which was covered in black mould. These points might be disturbing to others and should be addressed.

We enjoyed our week and the communications from you had a very friendly feel which made us seem valued.

Francis from Bathgate stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in January 2025


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your kind comments and taking the time to review the cottage and service. The owners have certainly done a wonderful job in creating a comfortable home from home, and the idyllic river side location is the icing on the cake! It is actually insulation underneath the double bed as the boiler is inside the cupboard below. The owners tend to set the heating to come on at 7.00 AM, and did not want guests wakened. The owners also refreshed the shower sealant last week, replaced a tarnished chrome fitting and polished the head and hose. Please know we are a small local company just up the road, so never hesitate to contact us as we would have made sure this was sorted straight away. We hope to welcome you again very soon!

Beautiful cosy cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 15 Jan 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wow! Such a warm and welcoming cottage. Ideal location on the edge of Keswick. Parking for 2 cars a added bonus.
The cottage has a comfy home from home feel.
Very well presented with quality fitting. Views from front and back glorious.
Ideal for the 4 of us and being dog friendly was just what we wanted.
I would definitely recommend and looking forward to returning again.

Karen from Morpeth stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 9 nights in January 2025


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your excellent review of Lydia's River Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay! It sounds like the property ticked all the boxes for you, we're so happy that you have found your perfect home-from-home! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

We will be nack

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Jan 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We’ve been to the cottage before. We love it. A real home from home. And so close to all amenities.
See you in March. Thanks again!

Barbara from Altrincham stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in December 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your amazing 5* review! We are so delighted that you enjoyed your most recent stay and are happy to hear that you will be back again in March - this is the ultimate testament and best review you could leave! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Long weekend break

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our break at Lydia's River Cottage the weather wasnt the best but we managed to get out for walks and a browse around Keswick shops, the Christmas lights are always so lovely! The cottage was very cosy and well equipped, we had a small issue with the gas fire which was dealt with very promptly by Michael the owner who very quickly resolved the problem he couldn't have been helpful and we enjoyed chatting about the cottage.
The cottage is about a 10-15 walk into town along the road but there are also footpaths within easy reach which take you into the countryside and park, we would definitely return to this cottage as we felt it met all our expectations

Sheena from Meols Wiiral stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 3 nights in November 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your amazing 5* review! We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay, it's so great to hear that you would come back to visit again, that is the best review possible! We're glad that you met Michael and that he was able to help with the fire - it's definitely needed at this time of year. We hope to host you for another stay in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lydia river cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a lovely week stay in Cottage . Very cosy and a perfect location .
The only thing that was missing which would have been useful was a bench at the front of house .


Andrew from rugby stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in November 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful 5* review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. The location on the River Greta is beautiful and the walk into Keswick is very pleasant, we're glad that this property ticked all the boxes for you. We will be sure to pass on your comments regarding the bench, guest insight is always appreciated. We hope to host you again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Wonderful family cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Nov 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed during October half term. We were stunned by the beautiful wall of autumn colour from the rear of the house and the river is so lovely
Great location if you want to distanced yourself from the centre. Only 15 mins by bike along the railway path into town with the kids (3 & 5 years).
Road noise is loud but sound of river does balance it out.
Newly refurbished and has everything you would need. Gas fire didn’t work.
Beds really comfy but double is a small double - adults would be better in the twin room and kids share small double.
Overall lovely little cottage, stunning river views and all the comforts you need. Definitely recommend!


Caroline from Rhydymwyn stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in October 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your fabulous review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. We can just imagine how stunning those views were from the patio with all the Autumn leaves on show across the river, you picked a great time to visit! We bet that the little ones loved cycling into town, it's a great path away from the traffic. I'm sorry that you couldn't use the fire during your stay, as a small local agency based in central Keswick we are always happy to assist if there are any problems, so never hesitate to contact us if you need anything :-) the master bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed, just a touch smaller than a king but we hope that it still provides a very comfortable sleep! We hope to host you again for another Lakeland break! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

October Week

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Oct 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Ticks all the boxes for us. Location, facilities, parking, cleanliness, etc. Expensive but Lake District has been expensive for a long time.

ALASTAIR from GLASGOW stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in October 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, we're really glad that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. It's good to hear that the property had everything that you needed, hopefully you had some good weather so that you could explore the surrounding area as well! As a small local business, we aim to deliver our customers high quality accommodation and personal customer service. We hope this, combined of course with the beautiful Lake District location, ensures good value for money. We hope to host you again for your next Lakeland stay. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

A gem of a cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lydia's River Cottage is a real gem. It is very well presented, clean and comfortable - perfect to return to after a long day walking.

Ian from Truro stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in September 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review, we love to see 5* all round! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Lydia's River Cottage, it's a great base for exploring not just Keswick but the Eastern fells as well. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

a holiday base that surpasses all expectations!

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have used Lydia's as our Lake District holiday base every year since 2005, some times twice in a year. Ideally situated with amenities very local, yet it is a short walk into Keswick and there is a pleasant route via Fitzpark if you can know the way. The cottage is well presented, comfortable, always immaculate with all necessary equipment & facilities that make it " Home from Home". We know the owners personally and we are now very satisfied with the way and means that Keswick Cottages present the letting, nothing is too much trouble for them. The cost is the local average but it offers and pleases ourselves a lot more, there is a fantastic ramble just outside your door, the upgraded railway track a pleasant walk to Threlkeld and you can then catch the bus to return. I would thoroughly recommend a stay there, as long as you don't compromise my booking (LOL). Hopefully our annual pilgrimage will allow us many more years of pleasure, thank you very much the staff at Keswick Cottages.

Graham from Nr. Pontefract stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 7 nights in October 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review! We love that you are regular guests to Lydia's River Cottage and that it is a home from home for yourselves. We are so pleased to know you are happy with how we are managing the cottage, we truly think it is a beautiful cottage with stunning views of the river Greta. We hope you continue to have wonderful stays here and make more special memories. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely cottage . Everything you need

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A comfortable cottage. Very well equippd . Everything you need for a stay in the lakes. Very well presented and clean with lovely views over the river .

Margaret from Beverley stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in September 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your 5* review and for the wonderful comments. Lydia’s River Cottage has the most gorgeous outlook of River Greta, it’s so relaxing to sit out on the terrace and listen to the water – we hope that you’ll visit again during your next visit to the area. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Idyllic stay at Lydia’s River Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Lydia’s River Cottage. The cottage was very welcoming with all the amenities and a lovely garden over looking the river. It was ideally located with a 10 minute walk into Keswick where there are variety of places to eat and market on Thursday. There are plenty of places to walk, including Derwent Lake and good bus routes to Ullswater and a 60 minute drive to Scarfel pike.This was our first visit to Keswick, we packed in a lot in a few days and would return to stay, I would highly recommend Lydia’s Cottage.

Jaqueline from Andover stayed at Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights in July 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and recommendation of Lydia's River Cottage! We are so happy you found it very welcoming and enjoyed the garden that overlooks the River Greta. It is only a short walk into the town centre where you can enjoy the restaurants, pubs and shops. We hope you enjoyed all the walks you went on! We hope you had a wonderful first visit to Keswick and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages